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    Alexander Hamilton in Federalist No. 1 argues for the ratification of the Constitution in the state of New York through the suspension of self-interests and dangerous ambitions. The future of the newborn nation rested on the formation of its government already gravely insufficient and bound to fail under the direction of the Articles of Confederation. Hamilton expressed the purpose of his discussion in the Federalist Papers declaring, “The utility of the union to your political prosperity The…

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    View of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton The two founding father, Thomas Jefferson, the Secretary of state and Alexander Hamilton, the secretary of Treasury were the two most politically influential men in American late 18th century. Jefferson and Hamilton has two completely different view on the role of government in society, ideal economy, tyranny versus anarchy, liberty v. order, faith in man and the type of society man should live in. They both agree on creating a…

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    Hamilton: The Revolution outlines Lin-Manuel Miranda’s creative process while creating his hit musical, Hamilton. The musical utilizes rap music and a diverse cast to tell the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton. Miranda was inspired by Ron Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton, which he read while on vacation in Mexico, which gave him the idea to write Hamilton’s life as a musical. Miranda spent many years working on the music and characters associated with this project. Eventually, he was able…

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    Alexander Hamilton made many risks for our great country. Hamilton made history by creating a financial plan and is now made on the ten-dollar bill. He believed that he had to take his shot at any chance, afraid of missing a chance of success. Aaron Burr plays as a foil to Hamilton story. Burr wants big things to happen but is too scared to take risks. Hamilton and Burr have similarities but have different personalities but both have the same motives. Alexander was from Charlestown on the island…

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    Hamilton it the newest and hottest show on Broadway. It tells the story of American founding father, right hand man to George Washington, and first U.S Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton. The show has been seen by everyone, from Beyonce and Jay Z to Barack Obama. Tickets are practically impossible to get. One of the most innovative things about this show that make history interesting is that the music is more hip-hop than musical theatre. The genius behind Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda, is…

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    November 2016 Alexander Hamilton: The Man That Could’ve Been a President. Born, not of this land nor of privilege, Alexander Hamilton rose from nothing. To start, he became a self-starting student, the winning factor to George Washington’s revolutionary team, and an official Founding Father; the uniter of the United States of America. “Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint (Hamilton).”…

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    Hamilton’s childhood was the main kickstarter to how he became a war hero and a founding father. Alexander Hamilton grew up dirt poor in the caribbean on a tiny island called St. Nevis. His parents James Hamilton and Rachel Lavien were never married making him and his brother James Hamilton J.r, different. They moved to a nearby island called St. Croix where things kept going downhill. His father left Alex when he was 10 years old and his mom died from a sickness that almost took his life too.…

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    past, they contribute and play a major role in our society today. From aiding our government in making decisions to contributing in the manner our political system is set up today. Many different people such as: John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton composed The Federalist Papers. Even though numerous and distinctive minds put their hard work, determination, and outstanding ideas into these documents, they all had one purpose. The hope that everyone could come to an understanding with…

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    Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757 – July 12, 1804) was a Founding Father of the United States, chief staff aide to General George Washington, one of the most influential interpreters and promoters of the U.S. Constitution, the founder of the nation's financial system, the founder of the Federalist Party, the world's first voter-based political party, the Father of the United States Coast Guard, and the founder of The New York Post. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton was…

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    the 26th song of the popular Broadway musical Hamilton and conclusion to the first act, “Non-Stop”, George Washington sings to Alexander Hamilton, before asking Hamilton to join his presidential cabinet as Treasury Secretary, “They are asking me to lead / I am doing the best I can / to get the people that I need / I’m asking you to be my right-hand man.” (Miranda). Hamilton later uses similar words (“they are asking me to lead”) to his wife, Eliza Hamilton, as she pleads with him not to take the…

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